CAPCJ Annual Conference

The Registration desk will open on Wednesday September 18, 2024, at the Sheraton.  An opening reception will follow that evening at the renowned REMAI Modern Art Gallery.  The REMAI provides a one-of-a-kind location with stunning views of our river valley, day and night.  You will get to sample some tasty bites from Hearth with canapes focused around locally grown and foraged ingredients.  You will also have an opportunity to take in the current exhibits and some of the permanent collection at the Remai, including Pablo Picasso’s linocuts and ceramics.

Click here to access the Registration Form

The CAPCJ National Education Conference will commence on Thursday September 19, 2024 and conclude on Friday September 20, 2024. Our theme this year is “Living Skies. Expanding Minds: A Judicial Odyssey.” The Conference organizers have assembled an impressive list of presenters on a variety of topics suited to educate and inform jurists from across the country.

The Conference will feature sessions on matters important to the practice of criminal, civil and family law delivered by subject matter experts. Themes addressed include expert and similar fact evidence, cell phone searches and electronic evidence, developments in sexual assault law, the application of Gladue principles, neurodiversity and the Courts, street gangs and racialized communities, Bill C-92’s impact on child services and welfare law, wrongful dismissal, and pure economic loss. The agenda will commence with a keynote address by Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin. 

This link will take you to an e-binder hosted on NJI's website.  You will be required to enter the following password to access the e-binder: CAPCJ2024

Click here to access the Conference Agenda

The judges of the SPCJA are looking forward to hosting the conference attendees and their companions for dinner on the evening of Thursday September 19, 2024.  Join us and share in some of the best dining experiences that our city has to offer.  You will be able to choose your dining experience from a list of pre-selected restaurants that include celebrity-chef operated eateries to local best kept secrets.

The Conference banquet on Friday night will highlight Saskatchewan's prairie fare and include the annual awards presentation. After dinner join us to dance the night away big band style with the Stone Frigate Band which includes one of our own SPCJA members!

As is tradition, the CAPCJ AGM will follow the main Conference and will take place on Saturday September 21, 2024.  Western Provinces may also be holding their individual provincial meetings that morning.

All CAPCJ members (which includes all PJAM members) are welcome to attend.

Click here to access the CAPCJ Annual General Meeting Agenda